UCF saw the potential of its running back rotation Saturday night during a 38-31 double overtime win over Southern Miss.

Storm Johnson took the bulk of the carries early against the Golden Eagles. Johnson produced a highlight-reel touchdown, but Latavius Murray added two powerful runs during the extra periods.

Murray and Johnson combined for 146 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries.

Last week, Knights coach George O'Leary described Johnson as a home-run hitter and praised Murray's north-south style. The backs' touchdowns were indicative of those different strengths.

On Johnson's score, the Miami transfer bounced outside and got the corner, outracing three defenders to the sideline, then jump-cut between two tacklers and cut back once more to get into the end zone.

"I just followed my blocking, I read the hole and took off," Johnson said.

Murray, who sprained his ankle and had to be re-taped at halftime, delivered two touchdown runs during overtime. He carried two defenders the final yard into the end zone on the game-winning score.

"Both the running backs did some good things," O'Leary said. "I thought it was a great touchdown run by Storm Johnson down the sideline. I think good players rise to the occasion."

Next game: at Memphis, 8 p.m. Saturday, CSS or Bright House Sports Network